Thune doubles down on support for Collins despite campaign woesU.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune reinforced national Republicans’ backing of U.S. Rep. Mike Collins in his campaign against incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution13d agoWhole story →GovernmentMike CollinsJon OssoffJohn Thunegeorgia senate campaign
Republican leaders rally behind Mike Collins amid lingering divisionsSenate Majority Leader John Thune and Gov. Brian Kemp mounted what seemed like a rescue mission Thursday for Republican Senate nominee Mike Collins.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution13d agoWhole story →GovernmentBrian KempMike CollinsJohn Thunegeorgia senate election
UN appoints US agriculture official Luke Lindberg to head the World Food ProgramThe United Nations has announced the appointment of U.S. agriculture official Luke Lindberg to head the World Food Program. The U.N. food agency calls itself “the world’s frontline responder to hunger” in conflicts, crises and emergencies around the world. Lindberg is the son-in-law of Senate Majority Leader John Thune and is now the U.S. Department of…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution20d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyJohn Thuneworld food program leadership appointment
Republicans slam Democrats and declare devotion to Trump during unusual midterm conventionRepublicans opened their unique midterm convention that's being described as a “Trump-a-Palooza.” The two-day event in Dallas kicked off Wednesday and puts President Donald Trump at center stage — whether candidates like it or not. Some party members are skipping the convention, citing scheduling conflicts or high attendance fees. Organizers say they're…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution29d agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Fettermanrepublican midterm convention
Sen. John Fetterman's isolation from Democrats grows stark in PennsylvaniaSen. John Fetterman is on shaky ground with Democrats in his home state of Pennsylvania. The senator's approval ratings with Democrats in the state have plunged, and some Democrats are openly talking about running against Fetterman in 2028. It all comes after Fetterman repeatedly criticized Democrats in media appearances while backing some of President…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentCultureDonald TrumpDavid McCormickJohn Fettermanpennsylvania senate dynamics
